Railroad push signals Gilmore & Pittsburg line to Dillon
Beaverhead Commercial Club representatives Olmsted Jones and Hazelbaker report progress securing rights of way for a Gilmore & Pittsburg railroad from Dillon to Twin Bridges. Twin Bridges merchants indicate strong support and readiness to start building. Local rumors say Boomer expects to begin work on connecting tracks near town.
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Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad Company
T. D. Olmsted
W. A. Jones
I. A. M Hazelbaker
Leslie Thompson
Twin Bridges
Messrs. Jones
Olmsted
Hazelbaker
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Dillon
Boomer
Bound Over to District Court in Japanese Porter Assault
W C Dittoe charged with assault on Tom a Japanese porter at the Metlen hotel had a hearing before Justice Hirschman. Testimony described a rifle of blows to the head and a skull wound with the Japanese worker injured and hospital bound. Dittoe bound over to district court with $1000 bond and an interpreter sworn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Dittoe
Tom
Metlen
Justice of the Peace
Hirschman
Jos. C. Smith
H. G. Rodgers
Robison
Alvord
Tom Numba
Walker
Id. Kolman
Dittee
Dittoe
Sherman Sapp
Ditttoe
Sassman
District Court
Miss Eldridge Wins Prize At Grand Theatre Jubilee
On Friday and Saturday the Grand presents the Hughes and Watson Jubilee Singers a seven member group performing old plantation sacred and popular airs along with the Dixie Quartette. Admission 35 cents adults 25 cents children doors open 7 tickets 7 15 pm. Margaret Eldridge won the piano in the Grand contest and Martha Sprinkle received a gold watch from management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Quartette
Colored Jubilee Singers
Margaret Eldridge
Martha Sprinkle
Measuring Social Monday at Baptist Church
A Measuring Social will be held Monday evening April 45 at eight oclock in the Baptist church. Program includes orchestra readings and many solo and impersonation acts by Maurice Mosher Mrs C C Huyck Mrs Helen Cushing Mrs Jeweh Walter Eastman Toots Smith Mesdames W Robison and Rathbone Robert Mosher Ruth Weenink Ella Peterson Elfreda Williamson Manila Coon Socrates Snook S A Williamson Willie Chapman Ruth Knotts Florence Cushing and Mrs C W Robison An admission of 5 cents per foot and 1 cent per inch will be charged Refreshments will be served Everyone is invited.
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Baptist Church
Maurice Mosher
C. C. Huyck
Helen Cushing
Jeweh
Walter Eastman
Toots Smith
Mesdames CC
W. Robison
R. R. Rathbone
Robert Mosher
Ruth Weenink
Ella Peterson
Elfreda Williamson
Manila Coon
Socrates Snook
S. A. Williamson
Willie Chapman
Ruth Knotts
Florence Cushing
C. W. Robison
The Smuggerman operetta at Normal auditorium
Public School pupils stage The Smuggelman operetta Friday at eight in the Normal auditorium. Sixty plus pupils from eleven rooms perform a tale of boys striking mothers over jam and bathing, rescued by the Fairy Queen and the Normal Orchestra.
Arbor Day Proclamation by Gov Edwin L Norris
Governor Edwin Norris designates Tuesday May 14 1912 as Arbor Day in Montana. He urges planting trees shrubs and vines to brighten homes in city and country and to observe the occasion with genuine observance on Arbor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Edwin L. Norris
Norris
Montana
Edwin
Governor Norris Declines Further Political Honors
Governor Edwin L. Norris declares he will not seek any political office again. Speaking in Chouteau he frames his decision as nonpersonal and cites limited finances and salaries as reasons while pledging continued party support as a private citizen.
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Chouteau
Mont
Chouteau Progressive Democratic Club
Edwin L. Norris
Norris
Sion
Recital at the Guild Hall by Hansen and Haynes
The St James church men bring Scandinavian violinist Chretian Hansen and accompanist Ethel Belle Haynes to Guild Hall on Monday evening April 15 to raise funds for hall expenses. Hansen has drawn praise from reviewers in Eureka and other cities, with high marks for technique and tone. Tickets are 75 cents adults and 50 cents for children and students.
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St. James Church
Chretian Hansen
Ethel Belle Haynes
Guild Hall
Montana
Hansen
Eureka
Cal
Daily Herald
Daily Gazette
M. J. Garnett
State Board of Education
Helena
Christian Hansen
Darius
Royal Arch Masons
R. S. Smith
Indianola
Nebr
Tuber Bros
Beaverhead County to Host Record County Fair This Fall
Beaverhead County plans its fifth annual fair aiming to surpass prior years. Clerk F A Hazelbaker accepts role of secretary to organize exhibits and publicity. Farmers and merchants urged to prepare grains and grasses, with dates likely the week before the Helena state fair and a future meeting to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
F. A. Jazelbaker
Hazelbaker
Beaver
Helena
Beaverhead
Sale of the Selway Lots at Hansen Ranch Auction
The Selway lots sale on the Hansen ranch north of town drew a large crowd. Auctioneer C A Smith sold 50 acres in under 75 minutes, with four acre blocks fetching 50 to 175 dollars per acre. Purchasers included Otto Gosman Eph Stoller George Boatman Silas Dishno C A Smith E A Burke Louis Stahl R P Willard John Alvord.
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Hansen Ranch
C. A. Smith
Otto Gosman
Mr. Gosman
Eph Stoller
George T. Boatman
Silas Dishno
E. A. Burke
Louis Stahl
R. P. Willard
John Alvord
Last Session of Old Council Grants Firehouse Expansion
The Dillon city council held its last regular meeting before new aldermen take seats in May. It approved a fire department expansion from 22 to 85 members across three companies, granted saloon licenses to Kohl Potter and Perry, and discussed garbage disposal requiring residences to install cans. Police reported 21 arrests in March with $127.50 in fines. finances showed about $15,000 in the treasury and a $2,000 water fund overdraft to be covered this quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
T. D. Olmstead
Lyman H. Bennett
A. C. Gruwell
G. T. Paul
Joseph Hainds
A. T., Paul
Jos. Hainds
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Hook and Ladder Company
Fred Kohl
L. W. Potter
Charles Perry
C. W. Scott
Get Away With Cars Of Oats Swindle In Los Angeles
A Los Angeles con artist used forged bills of lading and the bank’s paid stamp to divert five car loads of oats. Three cars reached a Santa Fe station while drafts went to a local bank. oats were sold locally and proceeds sent abroad. Net gain estimated around $2000. detectives pursuing.
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Los Angeles
Montana Mercantile Company
Dillon Implement Company
Santa Fe
Lim
Implement Company
Mercantile
Mercantile Company
M. L. Davidson
Dillon Baseball Meeting Sets 1912 Team Plans
A Dillon meeting of baseball enthusiasts is called for next Friday at The Medon to organize the 1912 Dillon team. The article notes Dillon’s rivals in Montana already train and emphasizes a live, hustling manager and broad local support to form a first class semi professional squad, with a strong chance at the independent state championship.
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Dillon
Familton
Anaconda
Montana
Dillon Volunteers elect new fire officers and report minimal losses
Frank P. Birrer is re elected chief of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department. Amos A. Elliott becomes assistant chief and C W Robison serves as secretary and treasurer. Ch Knapp resigns after moving to Deer Lodge. Trustees chosen F S Dodds A L Badecon and John Banks. Foreman elections deferred until June. Two small fires reported with minimal loss at Short Line roundhouse and Sylvester Hirschmans yard.
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Montana Auto Supply Company
Department
Amos A. Elliott
C. W. Robison
Ch. Knapp
Deer Lodge
F. S. Dodds
A. L. Badecon
John Banks
Sylvester Hirschman
Robbery at Selway Ranch Stole Horse and Provisions
Last Sunday evening a theft at Mrs. Julia E. Selway's barn north of town saw a bay Tempest colt driving horse, saddle, bridle, butter, preserves, flour and half a hog stolen from the store room. Sheriff offers $25 reward for the horse's return as officers search for the culprit who fled after the broken-in entry.
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Julia E. Selway
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Eldridge
Hughes
And
Watson Jubilee Singers
Choteau
OLD Council
the Medon
Fire Department Officers
Frank P. Birrer
The
Dillon Volunteer Fire
Selway Ranch
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